The Spark That Started It All

A Tribute to AOL and the Screech That Changed My Life

Before I ever built a brand, coded a layout, or helped a client find their voice — I was just a kid listening to the screech of AOL dial-up.

That sound didn’t just connect me to the internet. It connected me to possibility. It was the gateway to forums, graphics, late-night rabbit holes, and the realization that creativity could live online. AOL wasn’t just a service — it was a spark. A digital campfire where curiosity met community.

I remember the thrill of customizing my first profile, the joy of pixel-perfect logos, and the way those early tools felt like magic. That era taught me how to build, how to listen, and how to dream in code and color.

This site — and everything I’ve built since — traces back to that moment. So I’m kicking things off with a tribute. Not just to AOL, but to the moment that changed everything.

If you’ve ever felt that spark — from a modem, a mixtape, a mentor — you’re in the right place.